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Cheshire East launched a 10-week consultation today into subsidised bus services, saying it needs to save £1.5m. The changes proposed by the council include axing buses running on evenings and Sundays. However opposition MPs have said that shift workers won’t be able to get to work and pensioners won’t have a way of getting to…

Theresa May has pledged to scrap tolls for all vehicles on the Severn Crossings if she wins the election. She believes abolishing the charges would boost economic fortunes on both sides of the river by up to £100m and would benefit an estimated 25m drivers a year. The policy would be implemented next year if…

Train staff in the RMT union will stage another 24 hour strike across Southern, Northern and Merseyrail in the dispute over the future of conductors or guards. The crews will go on strike on Tuesday, May 30. Industrial action started more than a year ago on Southern and the decision to take action again comes…

Sophie Jamieson has revealed that the rail operator Southeastern, which serves London, Kent and East Sussex, has been accused of a stealth fare rise as it plans to put up prices this weekend without announcement. The operator is set to increase the price of some off-peak tickets by 3.4% from Sunday, prompting passenger groups to…

Google’s Waymo self-driving division is joining forces with US ride-hailing business Lyft to develop self-driving technology. The tie-up is a blow to Lyft rival Uber, which is embroiled in a lawsuit with Waymo over the alleged theft of self-driving technology. Waymo said the tie-up will help expand its self-driving tests and give it access to…

According to Ben Webster writing in The Time, research from the International Council on Clean Transportation, claims that over 38,000 people a year are dying early worldwide because diesel vehicles fail to meet air pollution limits in real driving conditions. The ICCT – which helped expose the Volkswagen emissions scandal – calculates that diesel…

Reports reveal that the Liberal Democrats have proposed an emergency government takeover of Southern Rail in the party’s general election manifesto. The Lib Dems say a short-term period of state ownership would end the travel disruption seen on Southern over the past 18 months.

Andy Burnham and Steve Rotheram, the newly elected Labour mayors of Greater Manchester and Liverpool, have called for a high-speed ‘Crossrail for the north’ to link Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle. The scheme could clash with funding demands for London’s proposed £33bn Crossrail 2 scheme. (Image: The BMA)

Over half of all UK adults would be happy to tolerate only public transport being allowed in their nearest city if it meant air quality could be improved, research reveals. A poll of 2,000 people by Volvo Buses found 52% of adults said they would accept only public transport in their nearest city if it…

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Transport-Led Development in Wales returns this year with the latest update on key transport-led projects under development, new areas due to benefit from investment, and discusses future solutions for further

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Transport-Led Development in Wales returns this year with the latest update on key transport-led projects under development, new areas due to benefit from investment, and discusses future solutions for further unlocking connectivity and growth in the region. Featuring expert insight from the rail, road, port, and bus sectors to define a joined-up transport strategy for all of Wales and promoting connectivity throughout the whole transport network.

Highlights of attending:

Hear the latest insight on the plans for transport across the region and how these will generate a more prosperous Wales

Discover the latest updates from Network Rail on the Strategic Business Plan, and consider the improvements for the Wales Route

Consider the next steps to promote connectivity between all transport networks, and find out how smart technology and real time passenger information will redefine new opportunities to connect Wales

Find out how the port sector will respond to the possible long-term impacts of Brexit and how these will affect the region

Hear the latest progress and plans to promote connectivity in east Swansea, and what new development opportunities the Cardiff Bay station will create

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At the CW International Conference 2019 we are bringing together 400 technologists and business leaders from six vertical markets to explore industry’s future requirements of the digital sector and identify

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At the CW International Conference 2019 we are bringing together 400 technologists and business leaders from six vertical markets to explore industry’s future requirements of the digital sector and identify opportunities for collaborative development. Tracks include agriculture, automotive, intelligent cities, manufacturing, retail and utilities.

The Transport Knowledge Hub comes at a vital time for our transport networks. As our population continues to grow and our roads become more congested, public transport has an increasingly important role to play in keeping our country moving. Investment in local transport infrastructure, such as rail networks and bus services, can have a huge impact on development and economic growth in local areas, so I’m delighted that the Hub will provide the guidance and expertise local decision makers need to make effective investments.

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Transport-Led Development in Wales returns this year with the latest update on key transport-led projects under development, new areas due to benefit from investment, and discusses future solutions for further

Event Details

Transport-Led Development in Wales returns this year with the latest update on key transport-led projects under development, new areas due to benefit from investment, and discusses future solutions for further unlocking connectivity and growth in the region. Featuring expert insight from the rail, road, port, and bus sectors to define a joined-up transport strategy for all of Wales and promoting connectivity throughout the whole transport network.

Highlights of attending:

Hear the latest insight on the plans for transport across the region and how these will generate a more prosperous Wales

Discover the latest updates from Network Rail on the Strategic Business Plan, and consider the improvements for the Wales Route

Consider the next steps to promote connectivity between all transport networks, and find out how smart technology and real time passenger information will redefine new opportunities to connect Wales

Find out how the port sector will respond to the possible long-term impacts of Brexit and how these will affect the region

Hear the latest progress and plans to promote connectivity in east Swansea, and what new development opportunities the Cardiff Bay station will create

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At the CW International Conference 2019 we are bringing together 400 technologists and business leaders from six vertical markets to explore industry’s future requirements of the digital sector and identify

Event Details

At the CW International Conference 2019 we are bringing together 400 technologists and business leaders from six vertical markets to explore industry’s future requirements of the digital sector and identify opportunities for collaborative development. Tracks include agriculture, automotive, intelligent cities, manufacturing, retail and utilities.

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How Transport is Going to Drive Economic Growth in the Midlands. The one day Summit will bring together the key politicians and practitioners to discuss and debate the future transport strategy in

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How Transport is Going to Drive Economic Growth in the Midlands. The one day Summit will bring together the key politicians and practitioners to discuss and debate the future transport strategy in the Midlands

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The UK's vehicle fleet is still over 99.5% combustion engine-powered, and will continue to be a high percentage for some years to come. It is vital to tackle these

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The UK’s vehicle fleet is still over 99.5% combustion engine-powered, and will continue to be a high percentage for some years to come. It is vital to tackle these in order to reduce emissions as much as possible while they are still in operation on UK roads.

The LowCVP’s 2019 Annual Conference, taking place in Westminster, London on Monday, July 8th, will focus on the low carbon fuels agenda; acknowledging the momentum behind moves to ‘electrify everything’, while analysing which other fuel types can support the drive to cut emissions in the short, medium and long-term as well as which policy interventions are required to support them.

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The Future of Infrastructure Conference 2019 will include perspectives from government ministers, organisations and leading private enterprises, and feature case studies on large-scale policy reforms that are leveraging the speed

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The Future of Infrastructure Conference 2019 will include perspectives from government ministers, organisations and leading private enterprises, and feature case studies on large-scale policy reforms that are leveraging the speed at which infrastructure needs to progress.